November 11 - The stingray-shaped roof of the 2012 Olympics Aquatics Centre was set into place today, a major landmark for the project as the sweeping 160 metre structure, designed by Iraqi-born architect Zaha Hadid, will form part of the entrance to London's Olympic Park.

  Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "The Aquatics Centre is going to

November 10 - Sebastian Coe (pictured) today backed Cardiff's bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games

November 10 - Sebastian Coe (pictured) today backed Cardiff's bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth&

  Coe told BBC Wales: "[Hosting the Games] It's not that far-fetched.

By Duncan Mackay in London   November 10 - Paul Deighton (pictured), the chief executive of the London 2012 Olympics, has told badminton and rhythmic gymnastics that they could not justify spending £40 million on a temporary venue to host their sports in this current economic climate and that moving them to Wembley Arena is an acceptable solution.

Wembley October 2009: Johnson and Jowell agree to drop Barking plan in support of Wembley October 2009: Coe

By Duncan Mackay in London   November 10 - Paul Deighton (pictured), the chief executive of the London 2012 Olympics, has told badminton and rhythmic gymnastics that they could not justify spending £40 million on a temporary venue to host their sports in this current economic climate and that moving them to Wembley Arena is an acceptable solution.

Wembley October 2009: Johnson and Jowell agree to drop Barking plan in support of Wembley October 2009: Coe

By Duncan Mackay in London   November 10 - Paul Deighton (pictured), the chief executive of the London 2012 Olympics, has told badminton and rhythmic gymnastics that they could not justify spending £40 million on a temporary venue to host their sports in this current economic climate and that moving them to Wembley Arena is an acceptable solution.

Wembley October 2009: Johnson and Jowell agree to drop Barking plan in support of Wembley October 2009: Coe

By Duncan Mackay in London   November 10 - Paul Deighton (pictured), the chief executive of the London 2012 Olympics, has told badminton and rhythmic gymnastics that they could not justify spending £40 million on a temporary venue to host their sports in this current economic climate and that moving them to Wembley Arena is an acceptable solution.

Wembley October 2009: Johnson and Jowell agree to drop Barking plan in support of Wembley October 2009: Coe

By Duncan Mackay in London   November 10 - Paul Deighton (pictured), the chief executive of the London 2012 Olympics, has told badminton and rhythmic gymnastics that they could not justify spending £40 million on a temporary venue to host their sports in this current economic climate and that moving them to Wembley Arena is an acceptable solution.

Wembley October 2009: Johnson and Jowell agree to drop Barking plan in support of Wembley October 2009: Coe

By Duncan Mackay   November 7 - New Delhi's preparations for next year's Commonwealth Games have received a boost after the Queen praised the launch of the baton relay that will travel to the Indian capital via 70 countries and territories at Buckingham Palace in London last week.

Palace October 2009: Indian President arrives in London for launch of Baton Relay October 2009:  Coe

By Duncan Mackay   November 7 - New Delhi's preparations for next year's Commonwealth Games have received a boost after the Queen praised the launch of the baton relay that will travel to the Indian capital via 70 countries and territories at Buckingham Palace in London last week.

Palace October 2009: Indian President arrives in London for launch of Baton Relay October 2009:  Coe

By Duncan Mackay   November 7 - New Delhi's preparations for next year's Commonwealth Games have received a boost after the Queen praised the launch of the baton relay that will travel to the Indian capital via 70 countries and territories at Buckingham Palace in London last week.

Palace October 2009: Indian President arrives in London for launch of Baton Relay October 2009:  Coe

 It does seem odd that Sebastian Coe, who I know is among her many admirers has not sought to give

Those who complain that retired sports heroes rarely put anything back into the game should look no further than Newham, right in London’s Olympic heartland where one of Britain’s greatest champions is doing more than her bit to ensure that 2012 has a real legacy.   

 It does seem odd that Sebastian Coe, who I know is among her many admirers has not sought to give

By Duncan Mackay   November 5 - The operating budget for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi has been doubled from $163 million (£98 million) to $344 million (£207 million) after rising costs, particularly linked to the the Queen's Baton Relay, were blamed.

Buckingham Palace October 2009: Indian President arrives in London for launch of Baton Relay October 2009: Coe

By Duncan Mackay   November 5 - The operating budget for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi has been doubled from $163 million (£98 million) to $344 million (£207 million) after rising costs, particularly linked to the the Queen's Baton Relay, were blamed.

Buckingham Palace October 2009: Indian President arrives in London for launch of Baton Relay October 2009: Coe